US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Fears of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing global competition in the Arctic. "I don't rule it out. I don't say I'm going to do it, but I don't rule out anything... We need Greenland very badly," he stated.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.